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20 U.S.C. 7942: PurposeText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 20-EDUCATIONCHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
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§7942. Purpose

The purpose of this subpart is to provide teachers, principals, and other school professionals the tools they need to undertake reasonable actions to maintain order, discipline, and an appropriate educational environment.

( Pub. L. 89–10, title VIII, § 8552 , formerly title II, § 2362, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title II, § 201 , Jan. 8, 2002 , 115 Stat. 1667 ; renumbered title IX, § 9542, renumbered title VIII, § 8552, Pub. L. 114–95, title II, § 2001(a)(3)(A) , (B), (D), title VIII, § 8001(a)(7), Dec. 10, 2015 , 129 Stat. 1913 , 2088, 2089.)

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Section was classified to section 6732 of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 114–95.